[JYO] Fwd: Leesburg Airshow ! ! !
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Subj: Leesburg Airshow ! ! !
5th Annual Leesburg Airshow Takes to the Skies on Saturday, September 27,
2014 ! ! !
This year's airshow kicks off a year-long celebration of Leesburg
Executive Airport’s 50th anniversary.
Leesburg, VA (September 4, 2014) – On Saturday, September 27, 2014, the
Leesburg Executive Airport will host the 5th annual Leesburg Airshow from
11:00am to 4:00pm. Admission to the Leesburg Airshow is free.
Free satellite parking will be available at Tuscarora High School (825
North King Street) or Heritage High School (520 Evergreen Mill Road SE).
Complimentary shuttles will run continuously from 10:45am until 4:30pm. Show
organizers have arranged for twice as many parking shuttles as last year, to
ensure that everyone who arrives prior to 12:30pm will be at the airport
before the start of the aerial performances. There will be no general parking
at the airport, handicapped access only.
Gates for the airshow will open at 11:00am. The airshow’s static display
area, located on the airport’s parking ramp, will feature a variety of
experimental and antique aircraft. World War II era aircraft on display will
include a P-51 Mustang, a SNJ/T-6 Texan, a Grumman TBF Avenger and a DC-3.
Another highlight on the ground will be the classic car show, featuring
classic rides, custom hot rods, and the latest makes and models. Other tarmac
attractions include aviation-related displays, exhibits, and food vendors.
Prior to the airshow, at 12:00pm, there will be a demonstration of
radio-controlled aircraft. Beginning at 1:00pm, the skies above Leesburg will
come
alive with daring aerobatic performances. Featured performers include
Andrew McKenna in his P-51 Mustang, Douglas “Hollywood” Jackson flying a
Japanese A6M Zero replica, Greg Connell piloting his Pitts Model 12 biplane,
Scott Francis performing thrilling aerobatics in his MXS, and Art Nalls flying
an L-39 Albatross Advanced Jet Trainer. The airshow will be narrated by
Hugh Oldham who has performed in and announced at airshows for more than 30
years. For more details about the performers and the airshow schedule,
please visit _http://www.leesburgairshow.com_
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The Leesburg Airshow will also kick off a year-long calendar of events to
celebrate the Leesburg Executive Airport’s 50th Anniversary. The Leesburg
Executive Airport was dedicated in 1964 and has seen significant growth over
the years. The Town will celebrate the Airport’s 50th Anniversary
throughout the upcoming year by hosting a series of aviation educational
events, a
vintage plane “fly-in”, and several forums to discuss the airport’s lauded
history. A banquet is planned in early 2015 to recognize some of Leesburg’
s most prominent citizens who have contributed so much to our local and
national aviation history.
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